Working at ACPD FAQ
At ACPD, we know that our staff is our greatest asset and we have worked hard to create a vibrant and exemplary workforce. We know you may have some questions, so our team created some answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Help us change lives. Let's make Alameda County, the safest county in the Nation
Our pay cycle is bi-weekly. You will be paid every two weeks. See our Pay and Benefits link for more information. Yes, there are voluntary overtime opportunities.
This is a sworn peace officer classification. Satisfactory completion of core training for Juvenile Institutional Officers is specified by the California Board of State and Community Corrections and the Peace Officer Standards and Training, (POST). PC 832, PC 6035 and PC 6036, and any additional trainings are required by law. The trainings are held after the date of appointment, occur during work hours and is recorded as paid time. All required and/or mandatory trainings must be completed within the first full year of employment.
JIOs can be assigned to various shifts, which includes:
- 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Juvenile Institutional Officers are not armed but are specially trained in defensive tactics and more importantly, they are trained to deescalate situations to prevent unnecessary use of force. They are also equipped and trained on the use of chemical agents (pepper spray). Shortly upon the date of hire, each JIO is supplied with standard ACPD uniforms.
- Alameda County Juvenile Hall (2500 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro, CA)
- Camp Wilmont Sweeney (2600 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro, CA)
- Alameda County Juvenile Hall is a locked facility that houses youth who have been remanded and are in the care and custody of the Alameda County Probation Department.
The probation period for new hires is twelve months and satisfactorily meeting performance standards and training requirements.
Yes, applicants are not required to be a US citizen, but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (Per SB 960).
This is a sworn peace officer classification. You will undergo a thorough background. Some misdemeanor arrests may be taken into consideration, but felony convictions will automatically disqualify you from applying for this position.
Click here to be taken to go to our page for the minimum qualifications link.
